After seeing the museum and temple, my favorite thing to do is stroll the streets. Kyoto was spared the bombing of World War II, so it is still a city of tiny stores.

You’ll be steps away from some heavy-hitter tourist stops, including Kiyomizu-dera temple complex, Kyoto National Museum, and geisha-ridden Gion.

“Exclusive Resorts and Day Spas” with Alexander Shambly is the first TV program and film crew in the world invited to film the new wing - The Collections Hall - of the Kyoto National Museum.

The National Museum is worth a visit just to see the building. Constructed in the 1890s, this neo-classical gem by Tokuma Katayama has been designated an Important Cultural Property. It’s ...

The temple sits across the street from the Kyoto National Museum, and many visitors suggest stopping by both attractions. For more information, visit the official website (in Japanese).

KYOTO NATIONAL MUSEUM By Yukari Tanaka Aug 6, 2019 Aug. 14-Sept. 16 ...

A new museum showcasing the full gamut of Japan’s rail heritage opened to the public on April 29, 2016. Owned by JR West, the Kyoto Railway Museum is located on the former grounds of the ...

A big, grey box designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Fumihiko Maki is the unbecoming home of Kyoto’s top contemporary art venue. The 2,600sq m of floor space hosts an impressive permanent ...